Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients

Ingredients

1

can (6 oz) tomato paste

1/3

cup bourbon

2

tablespoons vinegar

1/3

cup packed light brown sugar

1

tablespoon molasses

1

teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt

1/2

teaspoon ground mustard

1/2

teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1In 1-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with whisk, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; continue cooking and stirring until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Notes

Tips

Expert Tips

For a version without alcohol, use water or chicken broth in place of the bourbon. You may need to adjust the seasonings.